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Dear friend: Early voting begins tomorrow. Voting is the foundation of our democracy. During the past year, across the country, we’ve seen more and more people engaging in our government by casting their vote. Let’s build on this momentum. We …

Dear friend: The last two weeks have illuminated a stark contrast of visions for America. One is of a country that is compassionate, welcoming, and draws strength from diversity. The other looks upon diversity as weakness, fears people who appear …

Dear friend: The year 2017 is ending, and it’s time to reflect. I am lucky to represent El Paso and much of the Trans-Pecos in the Texas Senate. It is something I take very seriously, and my staff reflects …

Dear friend: It’s Monday morning, and the Senate is about to convene to vote out controversial bills that target transgender Texans, further restrict abortion access, and cap local revenue, among other items. Although the Governor added school finance reform to the Special …

Dear friend: We have less than two weeks left in the 85th Regular Session, and bills are either passing the Legislature or dying. In the House in particular, over 200 bills died to parliamentary procedures taken by a handful of …

Dear friend: Today is May Day, or International Worker’ Day! We take the rights of workers to be treated fairly for granted, but things like the eight-hour workday, weekends off, and basic safety were not freely given. They had to …